iOS and iTunes users have been bumping into new and stricter security measures as they use their accounts.

The new security demands, apparently implemented yesterday, have been asking users to choose three security questions and answers that are then required to download a new app from the App Store. A backup e-mail address is also being required, presumably in case a user's primary address and associated Apple ID become compromised.

The additional security is aimed at accounts that may have triggered a flag for one reason or another. I tried logging in and out of my iPhone and iTunes accounts, and no additional security requests popped up.

An Apple representative confirmed to CNET that the company has been rolling out the extra measures to shore up security.

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